After the discovering of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), a strain of a family of viruses that causes respiratory illness, in the United States, the Center for Disease Control and public health officials have been on high alert.
Zach Stich
Editor
The Prairie Wetlands Learning Center (PWLC), managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, invites the public to a take a closer look at prehistoric animals underground on Thursday, Feb. 6, from 3:30–6 p.m.
Missy Hexum, weather advisor from Bell Bank will be the featured speaker for the February Living Well Education Series session sponsored by Lake Region Healthcare (LRH). The session will be held at the Fergus Falls Public Library community room beginning at 5:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 4.
Bobbie Christine Bishop’s decision Thursday to plead guilty to one of the six charges against her marked a milestone in a 21-month search for justice in the death of a 6-year-old boy.
Brian Hansel
Reporter
Bobbie Christine Bishop entered a guilty plea Thursday to a second-degree murder for the April 9, 2018, death of 6-year-old Justis Burland.
Fergus Falls Community Education is offering the following classes that provide hands-on experience for:
Dr. Julianne Gutzmer has been appointed to the Minnesota State Trauma Advisory Council (STAC) as the rural general surgeon representative.
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One more step in the former Mid-Am Dairy demolition and resettlement action plan (RAP) project took place Tuesday at the Fergus Falls Port Authority (FFPA) meeting in City Hall.
Otter Tail County, home to 1,048 lakes, is hosting the 2020 Minnesota Governor’s Fishing Opener May 7 -10. One of the goals of the event will be to highlight the lakes in the county, so anglers from all over are encouraged to fish any body of water in Otter Tail County during the event. Medi…
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After last week’s chill put a damper on outside events for the weekend, the current weather forecast looks to showcase highs in the 20s — perfect to get outside for Minnesota winter fun in the area. But if the temperatures and potential wind aren’t something you are excited about, there are …
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Lisa Rodgers’ commute to work is a little simpler than the average person’s: she walks upstairs. She purchased the building on East Junius Avenue in Fergus Falls in February. The building used to be a podiatrist office, and Rodgers and her husband, Jim, fixed up the basement apartment before…
The Birak Area Shrine Club annual Christmas Party and Officer Installation Night was held Saturday, at Beach Bums on the west shore of Otter Tail Lake.
Take control of your money with Financial Peace University (FPU)! This nine-lesson course uses biblical wisdom and common sense to help tackle budgeting, pay off debt, and make your money work for you!
On Sunday, Jan. 26, Dave Ellison will speak at the Unitarian Church of Underwood on “Choices that Matter”.
Herbert W. Chilstrom, who led more than 5 million Lutherans after the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America launched in 1988, died Sunday, Jan. 19, at his home in Sahuarita, Arizona. He was 88.
Getting a group of people to work toward a common goal usually leads to success. With that in mind, Jen Thielke and the Darby Project Minnesota are asking the community to run, walk, row or bike on Feb. 1 for the first “All The Way” Run Ranger Run Community Kick-Off.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
Zach Stich
Editor
Fergus Falls Fire Chief Ryan Muchow was asked to “take one for the city” Tuesday night as the City Council voted 6-1 in favor of a sales-tax scenario which the Minnesota Legislature might green light.
Brian Hansel
Reporter
The Riverside Fergus Falls Lions Club received three awards during their District 5M9 Mid-Winter Convention in Brainerd at Craguns Resort Jan. 3-5, 2020.
The Fergus Falls Public Library is hosting a free movie night on Tuesday, Jan. 28 at 5:30 p.m. This recently released film is "the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage, ingenuity, and tenacity freed…
This is one in a series of articles written by students who received scholarships in 2019 awarded through the Fergus Falls Area Dollars for Scholars chapter. The purpose of these articles is to thank the community for its support of students and their higher education goals.
With ice conditions on Otter Tail Lake less than ideal this winter some features of the third annual OTC-On Ice have been moved ashore.
Brian Hansel
Reporter
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, M State Fergus Falls hosted a program that looked at what people and businesses in Otter Tail County can do to foster inclusivity and promote opportunities for everybody to flourish and thrive. The event, called the Rural Racial Equity Summit, included keynote …
Johanna Armstrong
Reporter
Andrew Jossund of Gary, was crowned the 2020 Minnesota State Auctioneers Association Champion Auctioneer from a talented field of 24 auctioneers from Minnesota and surrounding states. Andrew will represent Minnesota at this year's International Auctioneer Championship in San Diego, Californi…
In an ongoing effort to grow and enhance our area workforce, and address the biggest challenge area employers are facing (finding qualified employees), Greater Fergus Falls (GFF) has continued its partnership with M State Fergus Falls and West Central Initiative to provide a business educati…
According to the National Weather Service, the blizzard warning for Otter Tail County is in effect until 6 p.m. today (Saturday). Wind gusts expected to be 55 mph and 1-3 inches of accumulated snow. Reduce visibility and slippery roads expected for those that travel.
Tyler Stanley of Battle Lake was named to the fall 2019 semester’s dean’s list.
Mary Grotberg of Fergus Falls was named to the fall 2019 dean’s list at Baylor University in Waco, Texas.
The Fergus Falls Noon Kiwanis will host their annual pancake feed at the Fergus Falls Area Family YMCA Feb. 2.
Patrick Murphy from Underwood qualified for the Fall 2019 dean's list at Belmont University. Eligibility is based on a minimum course load of 12 hours and a quality grade point average of 3.5 with no grade below a C.
The Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office has issued a no travel advisory for county.
The Fergus Falls boys’ and girls’ basketball teams will be hosting a “Shoot for the Cure” Night Tuesday.
According to Otter Tail County Sheriff's Office, no unnecessary travel is advised for the western half of Otter Tail County. The road conditions and visibility are deteriorating the farther west you travel, on both county and state highways. This is expected to worsen with time. Remember to …
The Wilkin County Sheriff's Office advises no travel in the county.
Here are a list of events that have been cancelled or postponed Friday and through the weekend.
The incoming winter storm has postponed a number of weekend events including ice skating on Lake Alice hosted by Noon Kiwanis and Vergas Day of Play. With heavy snow and high winds forecasted through Saturday, it’s probably best to find indoor events to enjoy.
Johanna Armstrong
Reporter
The Fergus Falls Downtown Riverfront Council (FFDRC) is pleased to announce that they recently elected Kelli Frieler and Matt Marshall as co- presidents, effective immediately.
The nationally recognized Concordia Band from Concordia College, Moorhead, announces its annual domestic tour Feb. 2-9. The band will perform a joint concert with the Fergus Falls High School wind ensemble, conducted by Scott Kummrow, at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, at Kennedy Secondary School, 60…
After a wind-chill advisory on Thursday that had Otter Tail County residents seeking warm shelter, today brings almost a 30-degree temperature jump. But don’t get your hopes up that a heatwave is about to hit Minnesota in January as the National Weather Service has put the state and surround…
Zach Stich
Editor
Madalin Berube of Pelican Rapids received honors from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point .
Gregg Raisanen, vice president of academic and student affairs at Alexandria Technical & Community College recognizes individual students for academic excellence during fall 2019. The following students were named to the dean’s list for achieving a GPA of 3.5 or higher fall semester 2019:
Making plans: Fergus Falls Committee of the Whole gives staff green light to seek master plan quotes
The merits of a bicycle and pedestrian master plan was kicked around the Fergus Falls City Hall chambers Wednesday before passing by a 6-1 vote.
Matthew Holding Eagle
Sports Reporter/Photographer
On Sunday, Jan. 19, Anna Wasescha will speak at the Unitarian Church of Underwood on “The 2030 Sustainable Development Goals” developed by the United Nations. These global goals are as relevant in our region as they are anywhere in the world. West Central Initiative has a new three-year st…
Lutheran Brethren Seminary’s J-Term will be held at Lutheran Brethren Seminary, 1036 W. Alcott Ave., Fergus Falls, on Monday, Jan. 20 – Wednesday, Jan. 22. There is a great lineup of presentations this year! The discussion on Monday, Jan. 20 is of the biblical (both Old and New Testaments) t…
Thank you for your generous support of the fifth annual Kindred Family Focus Giving Tree program.
Ridgewater College would like to acknowledge those students earning recognition on the dean’s lists for fall semester 2019. In order to be included on the Dean’s list a student must maintain a grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be enrolled in at least 12 credits, and meet certain othe…
Lily Pearson of Fergus Falls and Kenna Salo of New York Mills were both named to the University of Jamestown’s fall dean’s list.
Madison Wolters of Fergus Falls and Trenton Feda of Battle Lake were both honored by the University of Wisconsin-Madison for the fall semester.
The Otter Tail County Story Mapping Project is a 10-month pilot project by Rethos: Places Reimagined in partnership with the Otter Tail County Historical Society and Springboard for the Arts. The purpose of the project is to collect and map the stories of Otter Tail County by engaging commun…
The United Way of Otter Tail & Wadena Counties held their annual community impact luncheon on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at the Bigwood Event Center in Fergus Falls. Led by executive director Mary Phillipe, the luncheon looked back at the organization’s efforts in 2019 and then looked forward to…
Johanna Armstrong
Reporter
When looking at the future, education plays a major part in preparing those in the community for the next wave of ideas and jobs. Students at Cleveland Elementary in Fergus Falls are looking to get a jump start on the intrigue of working with automation through the STEAM (science, technology…
Zach Stich
Editor
Shelby Ryckman has found the Big Chief Truck and Auto Plaza on County Highway 82 to be an interesting place to work.
Brian Hansel
Reporter
Matthew Meech recently graduated from CDA Technical Institute, earning a five-month trade degree in commercial diving. His CD degree involves construction projects completed underwater such as bridges, dams, docks and more using pneumatic hydraulic, bronco burning rods to cut through metal.…
The Red River Watershed Management Board (RRWMB) is holding a drainage conference on Monday, Jan. 27 at the Marriott Hotel and Convention Center in Moorhead. The intended audience is public drainage authorities including watershed districts and counties in the Red River Basin of Minnesota. S…
The Fergus Falls 544 Education Foundation is now accepting applications for the following scholarships:
Chantel Wilmot, was promoted to the status of captain in the United States Air Force on Nov. 14 at Yokota Air Force Base in Japan.
Jacquelyn (Jackie) Marquardt has been named associate banker at the Fergus Falls sales office of American Federal Bank.
On Saturday, Jan. 25 at 1 p.m., Empowering Kids will host a sensory friendly movie at the Comet Theater in Perham. Doolittle will play with a few adaptations geared toward those with sensory challenges. The volume will be turned down and the lights will be a little brighter. Most important…
Due to the subzero temps predicted for Sunday Jan. 19 the Fergus Falls Noon Kiwanis Winter Karnival has been rescheduled for Sunday Jan. 26 from 2-4 pm.
The Viking Library Governing Board will meet on Tuesday Jan. 21, 2020 at 6 p.m. in the Viking Library System Board meeting room in Fergus Falls.